Consider buying the tech guys a gift certificate for their favorite computer store. This saves you from going in and wandering around for hours on end trying to figure out what piece of equipment they will want or what computer game they will play. If you give them a gift certificate or gift card, they will be able to pick out what they want, saving you both time and a headache.



Look at what they have for electronics and go to the electronic store with the intent of upgrading something. Tell the salesperson what there is in the house that you want to upgrade and they will lead you in the direction towards an excellent gift.

Pay attention to the news and see if there are any new games coming out that they may like. If you know they are into a first person shooter, ask a salesperson what the most popular one is. This also works with buying a game system. Find out what the most popular or best game system on the market is and then check if the recipient has it. If they do not, buy it for them.

It is a risky gamble, but sometimes what a tech savvy guy needs is a good book to sit down with. They may hate it but you may also help them open up their mind to a whole new world and slowly pull them away from the computer world.

A new desk is perfect for someone who spends all their time on the computer. Using a poor desk, or chair for that matter, can be bad on a person's back. You can save them problems later in life by upgrading their home office furniture a little bit.

Deposit money into their Pay Pal account. They can then use that online money to purchase things on eBay and other sites. It can also be used for online gaming. It is an easy gift that can go a long way.

There are several other options available like an iPod new computer and more, but these are the best bets to go with for now.